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BWM
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I just ordered a Canon 60d body and am now trying to figure out what lens I should get. I have around $500 to spend on a lens right now and will prolly add some more lenses in the future, but am looking for a single lens to use right now for shooting mainly video and some stills. Right now I am leaning towards a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
Any help is greatly appreciated and +k, thanks
Feb 6 2012 1:03AM
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eheath
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A tamron 17-50 would be great start then maybe save up for a 70-200 f4
Feb 6 2012 1:15AM
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remster
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^ As said above and possibly a Tokina 11-16mm ($699). Not sure what you're shooting though...
Feb 6 2012 2:51AM
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JStrathern
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Definitely get the Tamron, it will be the most useful and practical lens for your first one, especially in your price range.
Feb 6 2012 1:19PM
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BWM
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thanks for the responses, +k
Feb 6 2012 1:29PM
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BWM
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as far as the Tamron 17-50mm is the one with VC worth the extra cash?
Feb 6 2012 6:19PM
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eheath
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No.
Feb 6 2012 6:24PM
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BK
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If you want to buy Canon the 17 to 40 F4L is $750.00 and a go to lens. Tons of people have it and its quality.
Feb 6 2012 6:52PM
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eheath
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Seeing how the tamron is less than half the price, faster, and has a larger range, for a crop video DSLR i think the tamron 17-50 is the best choice. The canon 17-40 is a nice UWA for a full frame camera, but for 750 its just not worth it for a crop IMO.
Feb 6 2012 6:56PM
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[~_~]
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17-40 on a crop sensor is effectively worthless.
Feb 6 2012 7:43PM
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[J_Gasper]
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why is it? I dont understand how it would be any different then the tamron 17-50 on a crop. Its not like I ever shoot any more then 40 on my tamron anyways, after that, it becomes relatively soft.
Feb 6 2012 7:57PM
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eheath
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Because its slower and over twice the price. Why buy a slower, smaller range lens for 400 more dollars? Arguably, they will produce a very similar image for video. Photo could be abit different.
Feb 6 2012 8:21PM
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[J_Gasper]
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I completely agree with that. But i wouldnt say its "useless".  Not the term to use

Feb 6 2012 8:29PM
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[~_~]
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Because the 17-40 is a full frame camera, making it a 27-64 f4 on a crop sensor. It's not absolutely useless, but its not an optimal range either, especially considering the fact that its slower and more expensive than the alternative.
Feb 6 2012 8:49PM
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